Sep 20, 2019

Optimizing the growth of very-low-birth-weight infants requires targeting both nutritional and nonnutritional modifiable factors specific to stage of hospitalization

The American journal of clinical nutrition
Michelle R Asbury, Sharon Unger, Alex Kiss, Dawn V Y Ng, Yunnie Luk, Nicole Bando, Rosine Bishara, Christopher Tomlinson, Deborah L O'Connor, GTA-DoMINO Feeding Group
CONCLUSIONS: Baseline characteristics, acuity, morbidity, and nutrition factors were independently associated with VLBW infant growth. A focus on achieving macronutrient/energy recommendations and improving nutrient delivery to PDA-diagnosed infants may yield improvements to their growth. This trial was registered at www.isrctn.com as ISRCTN35317141.